Displ spiral fx shaft of ulna, r arm, 7thD

Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing

📋Clinical Description

This code signifies a follow-up visit for a patient who previously sustained a spiral fracture in the shaft of their right ulna, where the bone fragments are no longer in their normal anatomical alignment. At this subsequent encounter, the fracture is being managed non-surgically (closed treatment) and is progressing as expected towards recovery.

🎯When to Use

This code is appropriate for documenting subsequent care for a right ulnar shaft spiral fracture that was initially displaced but is now healing routinely without complications. It would be used for office visits, cast changes, or imaging reviews during the normal course of fracture healing after the initial treatment.

💡Coding Tips

Ensure documentation specifies "right arm" and "ulna" to differentiate from radial or left arm fractures.
Confirm the fracture is described as "spiral" and "displaced" at the time of initial injury.
Verify the encounter is for "routine healing" of a "closed fracture" to justify the "D" seventh character.

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Code Hierarchy

▲S52.241Displaced spiral fracture of shaft of ulna, right arm

S52.241D(current)

Crosswalks

V54.12ApproxICD-9 V54.12ApproxICD-9

Same Category

S52Fracture of forearm S52.0Fracture of upper end of ulna S52.00Unspecified fracture of upper end of ulna S52.001Unspecified fracture of upper end of right ulna